Bowhead Support Services

Client Systems Support Specialist, Senior

Bowhead Support Services$90K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in client system support operations or Tier III/Executive Support.
  • Demonstrated expertise in complex troubleshooting and endpoint management solutions (e.g., SCCM, Intune).
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field; Master's degree preferred.
  • Must meet DoD 8140 certification requirements within six months of hire; relevant certifications preferred.
  • Strong customer service and communication skills, capable of supporting personnel at all organizational levels.
  • Familiarity with ITSM ticketing systems like ServiceNow and DoD configuration management standards.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and provide physical setup support.

Responsibilities

  • Lead client systems support operations, ensuring secure and reliable IT services across classified and unclassified environments.
  • Analyze and manage service requests and incidents, exercising independent judgment for resolution.
  • Diagnose complex system issues, implementing long-term solutions for performance enhancement.
  • Design and optimize system configurations, including domain integration and network connectivity.
  • Oversee endpoint management efforts like imaging and patching to meet cybersecurity compliance standards.
  • Lead identity and access management support, ensuring secure access controls and permissions governance.
  • Coordinate technical support for high-visibility events, ensuring operational readiness and rapid issue resolution.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and certification support.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Exposure to high-visibility projects and senior leadership engagement.
  • Participation in mission exercises and operational readiness initiatives.
Full Job Description
Overview

Delta Solutions and Services Bowhead is seeking a Senior Client Systems Support Specialist to support our team at Vandenberg SFB.

 

The Client Systems Support team provides responsive, comprehensive, and secure end-user IT support across all S4S networks and facilities. Personnel ensure users have reliable access to classified and unclassified systems, communications tools, and collaboration platforms necessary to execute the mission. This position integrates front-line Help Desk functions, technical endpoint support, and executive IT services within a single service delivery framework. The Client Systems Support staff troubleshoot, configure, and maintain end-user systems, provide account and access assistance, coordinate escalations with enterprise providers, and ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity and configuration management standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a lead technical resource for client systems support operations, ensuring the delivery of secure, reliable, and high-performance IT services across classified and unclassified environments• Analyze, prioritize, and manage service requests and incidents in alignment with mission objectives and service-level expectations, exercising independent judgment in resolution strategies• Diagnose and resolve complex system, application, and endpoint issues, identifying root causes and implementing long-term solutions to enhance system performance and stability• Design, implement, and optimize system configurations, including domain integration, network connectivity, and collaboration platforms to support operational requirements• Oversee endpoint management and system standardization efforts, including imaging, patching, and configuration baselines to ensure compliance with cybersecurity frameworks (STIG, RMF, ACAS)• Lead identity and access management support efforts, ensuring secure access controls, permissions governance, and alignment with organizational security policies• Evaluate system vulnerabilities and implement remediation strategies, strengthening endpoint security posture and ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards• Provide executive-level technical support and consultation, ensuring seamless delivery of IT services for senior leadership and mission-critical environments• Coordinate and lead technical support for high-visibility events, ensuring operational readiness, system reliability, and rapid issue resolution• Develop and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and process improvements to enhance service delivery efficiency and standardization• Monitor and evaluate service performance metrics, identifying trends and driving continuous improvement initiatives across IT support operations• Identify recurring technical issues and recommend strategic solutions, collaborating with engineering and cybersecurity teams to improve system performance and reliability• Participate in system configuration reviews, patch management cycles, and compliance inspections, ensuring alignment with regulatory and organizational standards• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior personnel, promoting knowledge development and adherence to best practices• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, cybersecurity, and leadership teams to support mission objectives and enhance IT service delivery• Support operational readiness, contingency planning, and mission exercises, ensuring systems are fully functional and aligned with mission requirements• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience leading client system support operations or serving as Tier III/Executive Support. Demonstrated expertise in complex troubleshooting, endpoint management solutions (e.g., SCCM, Intune), and technical oversight of IT service delivery.• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; Master’s degree or additional leadership experience preferred.• Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD 8140 for Technical Support Specialist or System Administrator role at the appropriate tier within six months of hire. Certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, or Microsoft MCSA/MD-100/101 are preferred.• Strong customer service and communication skills with ability to support personnel at all organizational levels including senior leaders. • Knowledge of ITSM ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow) and DoD configuration management standards. • Familiarity with endpoint hardening, patching, and vulnerability management practices. • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and support physical system setup in office or operations center environments. • Provide after-hours and contingency support as required.

 

Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift up to 50 poundsMust be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of timeMust be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

 

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold an active TS/SCI clearance.

 

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About Bowhead Support Services

Bowhead Support Services is a defense contractor that provides a range of services to the U.S. government and other customers. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. Bowhead Support Services provides services in the areas of engineering, logistics, information technology, and security. The company has operations in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. Bowhead Support Services is a subsidiary of Ukpea?vik Iñupiat Corporation, an Alaska Native corporation.
Learn more about Bowhead Support Services
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$5 million
Founded
1996
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$100 million
NASDAQ

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